EPA Pulls the Plug on Coal Ash Water Draining
October 6, 2014
Coal Ash
New Use for Coal Ash
Coal ash is a byproduct of burning coal to generate electricity and is often stored in ponds near power plants. But when coal ash spilled out of a Duke Energy storage pond into the Dan River, it focused attention on the problem of storing coal ash. While some is currently used in concrete, NC A&T Researchers are finding a new use for coal ash as a super strong building material.
Leveraging the Leftovers
Coal ash is one of those catch-all terms that refers to the leftover material from the burning of coal to produce energy. Just remember those images of Dad cleaning out the bottom of the charcoal grill. In a very basic way, that’s coal ash.
Now think big!
Eyes in the Skies
Wake Forest University scientists pioneer using drone aircraft for ecological monitoring. They're flying drones over the Amazon rainforest to study the tree canopy and the amount of carbon dioxide the forest releases.
Duke Energy Citations
DENR Cites Duke Energy for Lack of Stormwater Permits at Five Coal Plants
Dan River Update: February 20, 2014
Dan River Update: DENR Investigates More Leaks and Possible Cleanup Efforts
Coal Ash Spill in Dan River
Coal Ash Spill in the Dan River: DENR Still Testing for Coal Ash Metals